Dog hepatitis is a common infectious disease in dogs, the treatment requires the use of antibiotics and other drugs, but the choice of drugs should be based on the etiology of the disease, the clinical symptoms and drug characteristics. The following is a description of several drugs for the treatment of dog hepatitis.
1, antibiotics
Dog hepatitis commonly used antibiotics are mainly cephalosporin, ampicillin, tilmicosin and so on. These drugs can effectively kill the germs that cause dog hepatitis, but the medication should be based on the different infectious pathogens and choose different antibiotics. In addition, oral antibiotics can be used for milder dogs, while injections are needed for more serious dogs.
2, hepatoprotective drugs
Hepatoprotective drugs are a class of drugs that can promote liver cell repair and enhance liver immunity. In the treatment of dog hepatitis, glutathione, acetylcysteine, valproic acid, soybean saponin and other hepatoprotective drugs can be used to protect the liver and promote the liver to restore health.
3, antiviral drugs
For some cases of dog hepatitis pathogens due to viruses, antiviral drugs can be used. For example, ribavirin, adefovir and other antiviral drugs can inhibit the virus, reduce the symptoms of the dog and prevent further deterioration.
4, traditional Chinese medicine
Therapeutic Chinese medicine is a relatively mild treatment with few side effects. Chinese medicine treatment of dog hepatitis can achieve the purpose of treatment by adjusting the dog's qi, blood, nerves, digestion and many other aspects. Commonly used Chinese medicines include danshen, astragalus, white peony, angelica, roasted astragalus, etc. However, it is important to pay attention to the use of Chinese medicines in treating dog hepatitis, and if side effects or aggravation of the condition occurs, the medicines should be stopped in time or switched to Western medicine.